We are looking to recruit a Lead Solutions Developer as part of the Innovation and Delivery team within Digital at NWAS. The Lead Solutions Developer is a new role we are introducing, to provide technical oversight and leadership to the Solutions Development Team.
This is an important role, which will ensure that all our internally developed systems are built to the latest standards whilst remaining safe and resilient. The successful candidate will have a strong range of technical skills and knowledge of application development gained through substantial previous experience, preferably within the healthcare setting.
Main duties of the job
Within the role, you will work closely with the Solution Developers, Product Manager, UX Designer, Technical Architect and the wider Innovation and Delivery team to support the work of one of the UK's largest ambulance services.
Be Think Do is our leadership philosophy. NWAS is investing in developing a nurturing, positive and thriving culture, recruiting leaders that demonstrate our Be Think Do behaviours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description. If you would like to know more about the role, then please get in touch with Matt Dugdale (Head of Innovation) at matt.dugdale@nwas.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Skills / competencies
Essential
* Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, presentational and interpersonal
* Excellent skills in the area of JavaScript, C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, RESTful APIs, SPA JavaScript frameworks, SQL Server
* Excellent skills in implementing software development design patterns MVC, IOC, Separation of concerns
* Excellent skills in HTML5, CSS and user interface creation
* Well presented, flexible, positive, resilient, methodical, team player
* Able to produce clinical business requirements and high level design deliverables
* Strong problem solving approach to live issue resolution
* Able to learn new technologies and IT systems quickly through both self study
* Ability to motivate, performance manage and develop teams and individuals
Qualification and knowledge
Essential
* Educated to MSc level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in this area and currently working towards a Master's degree
* Evidence of relevant CPD activities
* Evidence of management experience
* Experience of professional and engaging report writing for and presentation to senior management audiences and the development of other documents such as research findings, options appraisals, risk analysis, and proposals
* Have demonstrable working experience in digital development practices such as: systems analysis, development, Agile / Devops, programming, testing, enterprise architecture and project management
* Substantial knowledge of the full SDLC
* Substantial knowledge of system integration interfaces and the principles between data exchange between systems
* Substantial digital literacy in network principles, client/server models and databases
* Substantial knowledge of automated testing processes and an understanding of how this fits within the overall delivery lifecycle
* Excellent knowledge of defect management and structured approaches to resolution of issues
* Knowledge of project management and methodologies, e.g. PRINCE 2
Experience
Essential
* Substantial experience in developing web software using .NET C# and ASP technology stack
* Experience working with Single Page Application (SPA) frameworks in JavaScript
* Substantial supervisory experience leading development teams
* Substantial experience of Agile development methodologies (eg. Scrum, Kanban etc)
* Substantial experience of code version control using Git
* Substantial experience of automated testing and developer testing practices
* Substantial experience involving close working relationships with business users
* Experience supporting business applications inside and outside working hours
* Experience of producing documentation and reports to senior management
* Extensive track record of continuous mentoring experience
Values and behaviours
Essential
* Strong organisational and time management skills, and evidence of working in a systematic manner
* Car driver able to work across the North West footprint
* Flexible approach to working and requirement to work unsociable hours in line with the needs of the service
* Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable
Employer details
Employer name
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address
Estuary Point, Broughton or Parkway
Liverpool, Lancashire or Manchester
M14 7LU
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